Ocean Spirit Reef & Kuranda Options

2 Day Package - Option 12

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Ocean Spirit Reef & Kuranda Info

2 Day Option 12 - Ocean Spirit & Kuranda Train & Skyrail

Enjoy a reef cruise to a superb sandy coral cay followed by a rainforest experience to Kuranda on the Kuranda Train, returning via the famous Skyrail Cableway. These 2 daytrips can be done on any two days of your holiday in no particular order.

What's Included?

Full Day Reef Cruise onboard Ocean Spirit to Michaelmas Cay

All snorkel equipment & lunch

Kuranda Train journey

Free time in Kuranda Village

Skyrail Cableway

Day One:

Ocean Spirit Reef Cruise

Set sail aboard a comfortable catamaran and visit Michaelmas Cay, a natural and pristine sand cay, located on the Great Barrier Reef.

The Michaelmas Cay Cruise takes you to a small coral cay of white sand with fringing reef. This is a spectacular destination with shallow warm waters. Michaelmas Cay is also famous for it's protected seabird sanctuary, with 27 000 migratory birds making it their home. This is one of the most important nesting sights in the Southern Hemisphere and an absolute haven for any nature lover.

Departures:8:30am daily from Cairns Marlin Jetty- return approx 5pm

Inclusions:

4 hours at Michaelmas Cay on the reef

Morning tea muffins & focaccia

Afternoon tropical fruit platter & cake

Delicious hot & cold buffet including seafood

Snorkelling equipment, demonstrations & tuition

Buoyancy vests

Marine biologist presentation

Semi-submersible coral viewing tour

Glass of sparkling wine on homeward journey, cheese & crackers

Tour Itinerary:

8.00am: Boarding commences. Complimentary tea and coffee, served until departure.

2.30pm: Afternoon tea is served. On completion of a safety head count we depart Michaelmas Cay for a return sail to Cairns.

5.00pm: Arrive at Cairns.

Day Two:

Kuranda Train & Skyrail

Travel to Kuranda, the Village in the Rainforest on board the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail. Enjoy free time in Kuranda to wander through the Kuranda Markets and indulge in the alternative lifestyle that Kuranda provides.

Kuranda Train & Skyrail includes:

Return Hotel Transfers

08:30am Train to Kuranda

Arrives in Kuranda at approx 10:15am

Free time to explore the Village

Return via Skyrail at 2:45pm OR 4:00pm

Arrive in Cairns at 4:30pm OR 5:15pm

This tour can also operate in reverse by Skyrail first & returning via scenic rail

Your Day:

Kuranda Scenic Railway: Wind through tunnels and over bridges, through Rainforest on this magnificent journey, passing Stoney Creek and Barron Falls.

Kuranda Village: Wander through the picturesque Village in the Rainforest. Browse the Kuranda Markets which operate Daily

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: Glide over the canopy of pristine World Heritage Rainforest with stops at Barron Falls and Red Peak Stations before returning to Cairns.

Why not complete your Kuranda experience with one of these Optional Upgrades (extra cost):

Rainforestation:At the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park you'll get to experience indigenous culture, Australian native wildlife and World Heritage Listed rainforest all on one site. Only a short shuttle ride from Kuranda Village.

Diamond View Gondolas: Amazing panoramic views of the tropical landscape, Coral Sea and rainforest canopy, but also the unique perspective of looking straight down from the treetops to the forest floor through the glass flooring for the entire Skyrail experience. Taking a maximum of 5 persons and a waiting time of 7 minutes.